Altiplano basin
The lake lies in a wide, flat basin on the high plateau, so the surrounding map is mostly open space with only thin lines of roads and tracks.
Minimalist map poster · Bolivia
Poopó Lake Map Poster & Print
18.8057° S / 67.0600° W
A shallow saline basin on the Bolivian Altiplano whose edges have shifted and faded as the water has retreated
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Poopó Lake in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Poopó Lake, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Poopó Lake at home
The lake
About this Poopó Lake map poster
Poopó Lake sits high on the Altiplano in western Bolivia, in the Oruro department. It has always been shallow, so its outline depends heavily on rainfall and on the inflow of the Desaguadero River from the north. In wet years it spreads wide across the flat plateau. In dry years it contracts, and around 2015 it was widely reported to have almost completely dried out.
That instability gives the map an unusual character. Instead of a firm coastline, the lake is defined by a broad, low basin with marshy margins, salt flats and scattered settlements set back from the water. Roads keep their distance, and the surrounding plateau is open and sparsely drawn.
A Poopó Lake map poster is a quiet record of a landscape in flux. The mapped shape reflects the lake as recorded in the underlying data rather than any single season, and the simplicity of the Altiplano around it leaves plenty of white space. It suits anyone drawn to high-altitude places and to lakes whose story is tied to climate.
- Area
- 1,340 km²
- Coordinates
- 18.8057° S / 67.0600° W
- Region
- Poopó Lake, Lake · Bolivia
Desaguadero inflow
The Desaguadero River carries water south from the Lake Titicaca region, and its course across the plateau is a key thread leading into the basin.
Shifting margins
Because the lake is so shallow, its edges blur into marsh and salt flat, giving the outline a soft, irregular quality unlike a mountain lake.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Poopó Lake
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Poopó Lake
A map that means something
For people from Oruro, or anyone who has crossed the Altiplano, Poopó is a reminder of how fragile high plateau water can be. A map of it hangs as both a place and a quiet reflection on change.
Add your own title, subtitle and coordinates, then choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. A free watermarked preview lets you check the layout first, and the $9 digital pack includes six print sizes without watermark.
Order the Poopó Lake posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Poopó Lake map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Poopó Lake poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Poopó Lake poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Poopó Lake poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Poopó Lake poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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